At last night’s Tioga School Board Meeting, the board voted to follow in full the Governor’s Executive Order 2020-43 which addresses the mask mandate and the postponement of NDHSAA winter activities. At Monday, November 16’s meeting, the board voted to recommend, not require, mask usage, but left the NDHSAA postponement intact. Now, the District is following the entire order.
We had approximately 40 patrons at the meeting last night. There were several concerns about students wearing masks and how this would be handled by us. It is a mandate-it is not a recommendation-so we can’t just blatantly ignore it. Having said that, we don’t want to fight. The teachers, principals, and I are willing to work with students, and I think if we use common sense, show compassion and empathy, and work with each other, staff and students, we can make this work without hatred and anger.
Like everything else we’ve dealt with in the last 9 months, this is all new and what we do on Monday may look differently on Tuesday. We are all learning; we are all trying to survive.
Some thoughts we have:
Talk to your children about the masks. It is a mandate, but staff is going to work with students. Encourage your children to be positive and be kind. I think if it’s laid out in a manner that we are going to follow this, but we are not going to draw a hard line, we will set up the scenario as “let’s work together on this instead of against each other.” Fighting, hassling, and bullying each other will get none of us anywhere.
There were concerns at the meeting about potential ‘bullying.” Remind your child that it’s the teacher job to remind students about masks; not the child’s.
The mask mandate is in effect until 11:59 p.m. on December 13. That is 12 school days. Will it be extended? We don’t know.
Students in both buildings will be gently reminded about mask wearing, and we are asking that students do their part in working with us.
If students politely refuse/don’t comply, teachers will note names and discuss it with the principals who will address it.
If students refuse and act inappropriately, they will be treated as if when they act inappropriately in other instances.
Like everything else, each teacher will treat the mandate a little differently; we ask students to be flexible.
We will work with those students that have medical conditions that truly struggle with a mask. Our guidance is unclear as to how we are to proceed, but we will seek clarification.
The “up” side is that we’ve had 63 days in school this fall. With everyone wearing masks, close contacts of positive cases in school will not need to quarantine. They will need to continue wearing a mask, and monitor symptoms. If they start displaying symptoms, they will need to stay home.
Please, please, please keep monitoring your children daily and watching for symptoms. If they are sick-not only with COVID, but with colds, flu, etc.-please keep them home until they are well.
As many of you don’t like this, many people feel it is the right action. We also need to model respect for others and for the mandate itself. We all have to do things in life we don’t agree with and don’t want to do. We are asking for everyone to work together so we can make this as positive as possible.
Thank you for your support. We know this is a touchy topic with many viewpoints, and one we hoped we wouldn’t be a part of; however, we are now. Your kids will do a great job, and so will the staff members. Please contact the school with questions and concerns. See you on Monday!
Gaga Ball is set up in Zone 3 at Central. Thanks for the help Mr. King....
The Tioga School Board will be meeting tomorrow, November 20, at 6:30 in the THS cafeteria to revisit the action from Monday night's board meeting concerning the mask mandate. All are welcome to attend.
Central Parents: We have decided to have some dress up days starting Nov 23 till December 22nd. Below is what each class chose for their day. Students are encouraged to dress up for all the days.
Parents and community members if you want to join in on the fun please do and post your pictures to this feed. Or email to me tim.schaffer@k12.nd.us and I will post it a picture... #Pirate Pride
I will allow caps on other days if it goes with the day. (ex: I can wear my spider man cap on favorite character day)...
Every Friday is also Cap Day!!!!!
Jean day till break!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nov 23: Schaffer: Favorite Team (Rams)/Jersey Day/Hat day
Nov 24: Cooks-- Cook/chef/favorite food costume
Nov 30th: Aides/Steph-- Sweatshirt and Sweatpants Day!!!
Dec 1: K Germundson—Pajama day
Dec 2: K Molenda-- Bring a stuffed animal day
Dec 3: 1st Volz/Landsverk-- Animal day!!!
Dec 4: 1st Meyer/Landsverk-- 'Freaky Friday' where students dress like teachers and teachers dress like students.
Dec 7: 2nd Klug-- CRAZY DAY-clothes, hair, etc.
Dec 8: 2nd Lyon—Favorite Character
Dec 9: 3rd Iverson-- Black and white day. Everyone wears only black/white
Dec 10: 3rd Long-- Mixed Match Day
Dec 11: 4th Heier-- Future Job Day. Dress like what you want to be when you grow up
Dec 14: 4th King-- Camouflage day.
Dec 15: 5th Mosley--Twin day. Dress the same as another person from head to toe
Dec 16: 5th DeMoe—Nerd Day
Dec 17: 6th Judkins-- Beach Day/Hawaiian Day
Dec 18: 6th Roses-- AMERICA DAY! Show your patriotic side by sporting red, white, and blue, and/or stars and stripes!
Dec 21: 6th Ornelas-- Squad Day - Encourage students to get into groups for costumes! Whether they go as a pack of crayons, characters from Star Wars, or just dress alike, it’ll be a blast. I have a group of girls that plan to dress up as VSCO girls
Dec 22: Title/Sped/PE/Music/Counselor/Speech-- Christmas sweater/Ugly Christmas sweater
Congratulations to Volleyball Coach Shaunessy Meyer being named Region 8 Coach of the Year!
The Juniors are selling Pirate bracelets and holiday wreathes as fundraisers for the 2020-21 prom. If you would like to purchase either item, please complete the form below and a Junior will be in contact with you soon. Thank you for the support.
Bracelet Order Form:
https://forms.gle/v6VRPkZTv3rX28fY6
Wreath Order Form:
https://forms.gle/dAeZwoipQAoJR4Er5
Awanas has been postponed until further notice. Check their facebook page for updates. https://www.facebook.com/tiogaawnaclub
Today, senior Asha Valliere, signed her National Letter of Intent with the University of Mary for women’s golf! CONGRATULATIONS ASHA!!!
Please provide your thoughts on the recent Governor's Executive Order regarding the mask mandate and the postponement of NDHSAA extracurricular activities-either that you support or disagree with the order-to our representatives and any others that you feel should be notified.
The link for North Dakota House and Senate members is listed below. Tioga's District is represented by Rep. Bert Anderson, Rep. Donald Longmuir, and Sen. David Rust.
https://www.legis.nd.gov/biographies
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Please use the following link to view the Health and Safety Smart Restart Plan which was amended November 10, 2020.
https://5il.co/n4vr
The Boys Basketball coaches and player meal and parents meeting scheduled for tomorrow, Nov. 17th has been postponed. Rescheduled date TBD. We will post when we know.
The Tioga School Board is holding a special board meeting on Monday, November 16, at 6:30 p.m. in the THS Cafeteria to discuss Governor Burgum's executive order issued Friday night concerning masks being mandated and the postponement of winter sports until December 14.
All are encouraged to attend. Thank you.
Due to Governor Burgum's executive order which became public late Friday at 10:00 p.m. and the ambiguity of the order that addresses a statewide mask mandate as well as the postponement of K-12 school district extracurricular activities, we are going to wait until further clarification is provided on Monday afternoon. That will give some time for the school district and school board to address any potential changes in the Tioga School District operations. The school district will communicate any changes as they are enacted so parents and families are aware of revisions to our current school health and safety plan from the state or school board level.
On Monday, November 16, we encourage students and staff to wear masks and to social distance, staying at least 6 feet apart. We will NOT hold wrestling, cheerleading, or girls basketball practice on Monday. Watch for any further changes for winter sports' practices. Thank you,
Great Season, Lady Pirates! So much to be Proud of! This will continue! Go Pirates! 💪
The Lady Pirates take on the Divide County Maroons tonight at 7:00pm. The game may be viewed at https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/tioga-high-school-tioga-nd/gamf4b0d1719c
Good luck girls!!
There are some changes for the Central menu next week:
NO SALAD BAR on any days next week.
11/16-Breakfast- Cereal
Lunch-Chicken Patty on a Bun, Hashbrown Patty, Frozen Fruit Cup
11/17-Breakfast-Cereal Bar
Lunch- Crispitoes, Cheese Sauce, Cottage Cheese, Scooby Snack, Applesauce
11/18-Breakfast-Tac-Go Breakfast Burrito
Lunch-Pulled Pork, chips, frozen fruit cup, sting cheese
11/19-Breakfast-Mini French Toast
Lunch-Slushburger, Smile Fries, Frozen Fruit Cup
11/20-Breakfast- Cereal
Lunch-Pepperoni Pizza Stick, Sidekick Smoothie, Apple
Wear Pirate/Blue/Gold tomorrow to support the Lady Pirates Volleyball as they play DC in Tioga tomorrow night in the Regional Semi-Finals. Good Luck. #PIRATE PRIDE.
Miss Heier’s class cheering on the volleyball girls for their regionals game today! Go pirates!
Remember to get into tonight's game you need a ticket dispursed by the school. You will still need to pay to get in. Remember the NDHSAA is requiring masks at all Regional Volleyball games. Please keep that in mind and GO PIRATES!
BBB season is approaching. Please see the attached photos for the pre-season coaches meeting. This will be for Varsity/JV level players and parents. November 17th at 5:30 pm. Tioga Ambulance Building.
